When I was young, my momma always told meI still hear her adviceShe said don't ever bet against your feelingsAlways think twiceDon't go and throw your love awayTo some man just for the nightPromises, promises, don't waste your timeIf his intentions don't feel rightYour reputation follows you wherever you goDon't get a bad reputationYour reputation can't be bought, it can't be soldDon't get a bad reputationDon't need a bad reputationI'm so thankful momma I am waitingTo find someone whoWas looking in the same directionThat you pointed toI'll never turn and walk awayIf my heart gives me the signWhen the one, comes alongHe'll understandThat the wait was worth the whileYour reputation follows you wherever you goDon't get a bad reputationYour reputation can't be bought, it can't be soldDon't get a bad reputationDon't need a bad reputation(Momma said, she said)Listen to me, listen to me, listen to me, listen to meListen to me, listen to me, listen to me, listen to meYour reputation follows you wherever you goDon't get a bad reputationYour reputation can't be bought, it can't be soldDon't get a bad reputationDon't need a bad reputation